Maldon is located in New South Wales about 64.4 km south west of Sydney and 607.0 km south west of Esk. Maldon has a latitude of 34.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Maldon, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Maldon homeowners to install solar. They give "STCs" (small-scale technology certificates) to people who add a solar power system to their home.
The government divides the country into "Zones" depending on the rated solar potential. You get more support or less depending on your zone. Maldon is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Maldon during 2024 would give you 96 ST Certificates worth $3830.40 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).
If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Maldon will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Maldon
| System Size | ST Certs | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 29 | $1157.10 |
| 4 kW | 38 | $1516.20 |
| 5 kW | 48 | $1915.20 |
| 6 kW | 58 | $2314.20 |
| 6.6 kW | 63 | $2513.70 |
| 10 kW | 96 | $3830.40 |
| 12 kW | 116 | $4628.40 |
| 15 kW | 145 | $5785.50 |
Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Maldon by month. The maximum is 6.25 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.43 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.91 | 6.09 |
| Feb | 19.06 | 5.29 |
| Mar | 16.29 | 4.53 |
| Apr | 13.62 | 3.78 |
| May | 10.58 | 2.94 |
| Jun | 8.76 | 2.43 |
| Jul | 9.99 | 2.78 |
| Aug | 13.24 | 3.68 |
| Sep | 16.88 | 4.69 |
| Oct | 19.78 | 5.50 |
| Nov | 21.17 | 5.88 |
| Dec | 22.50 | 6.25 |
Figures from the weather station at Badgerys Creek, which is approximately 37.7 km from Maldon.
Maldon, NSW is in the 2571 postcode area which has around 1478 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1775 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 4586 households in the 2571 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.55 kW) for about every 3.1 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Maldon.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Empire Energy | 3.3km | Empire Energy is based in Picton, NSW. |
| All Star Solar | 10.5km | All Star Solar is based in Bargo, NSW. |
| CASE Statewide Solar | 17.2km | CASE Statewide Solar is based in Camden, NSW. |
| Inspire Energy | 20.4km | Inspire Energy is based in Narellan, NSW. |
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown | 20.6km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW. |
| Living Power | 20.9km | Living Power is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW. |
| Zane Solar Campbelltown | 21.9km | Zane Solar Campbelltown is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | | 22.1km | SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| Macarthur Solar | 22.5km | Macarthur Solar is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| NSW Solar Hub | 23.9km | NSW Solar Hub is based in Oran Park, NSW. |
| Solar Shine Australia | 25.5km | Solar Shine Australia is based in Eschol Park, NSW. |
| Solar Run Hoxton Park | 26.2km | Solar Run Hoxton Park is based in St Andrews, NSW. |
| Solar Panels Leppington | 28.5km | Solar Panels Leppington is based in Leppington, NSW. |
| Dunne Solar & Electrical | 29.8km | Dunne Solar & Electrical is based in Bulli, NSW. |
| Schletter Australia | 30.3km | Schletter Australia is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| ENDEAVOUR SOLAR | 30.6km | ENDEAVOUR SOLAR is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Solar Direct Shop | 30.8km | Solar Direct Shop is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Beyond Solar | 30.9km | Beyond Solar is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| DJC Engineering | 31.5km | DJC Engineering is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Coast to Country Solar | 31.5km | Coast to Country Solar is based in Fernhill, NSW. |
| Green Solar Solutions | 32.6km | Green Solar Solutions is based in Fairy Meadow, NSW. |
| Iconic Solar | 32.7km | Iconic Solar is based in Cordeaux Heights, NSW. |
| Solar Run Shell Cove | 32.8km | Solar Run Shell Cove is based in Figtree, NSW. |
| KRATOS ENERGY | 33.4km | KRATOS ENERGY is based in North Wollongong, NSW. |
| Simmark Wollongong | 33.9km | Simmark Wollongong is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| Thirroul Solar | 34.6km | Thirroul Solar is based in Woonona, NSW. |
| Clean Power Australia | 34.9km | Clean Power Australia is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Maldon
Sunlight Hours in Maldon
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 25 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Maldon
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Maldon, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Malbina, TAS, which is about 1002.6 kms away.
The data used for this page was sourced from Australian Government Clean Energy Regulator, Australian Bureau of Meterology, Australian Photovoltanic Institute, Clean Energy Council, Government Solar Incentives sites, open source Australian postcode data and other online sources.